Pregnancy outcomes after implementation of an induction of labor care pathway.

Background: Induction of labor is common; however, the optimum clinical strategy for induction of labor is less clear. Variations in clinical practices related to induction of labor may lead to increased complications and longer induction of labor times.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze whether the implementation of an evidence-based standardized care pathway improves the clinical outcomes associated with induction of labor.

An evidence-based oxytocin protocol for the third stage of labor to improve hemorrhage outcomes.

Objective: To assess the use of an evidence-based oxytocin protocol for management of the third stage of labor to decrease non-beneficial clinical variation and improve clinical outcomes.

Design: This is a cohort study of pregnant patients delivering before implementation of an evidence-based oxytocin protocol compared to patients delivering after implementation of an evidence-based oxytocin protocol.

Setting: A level III maternal care referral hospital with an average delivery volume of approximately 3000 deliveries.